Q: Will there be a keyboard for the PSP?
A: Not officially. However, older systems that are homebrew-ready have a workaround solution. A USB keyboard officially supported by Sony would be great, but unlikely.
Q: Why haven't the demos from the PLAYSTATION Store been uploaded to PSP Fanboy?
A: Unfortunately, the demos are DRM protected, so they can't be shared from system to system. Hopefully, this will be remedied in the future.
Q: Is there a US release of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core yet?
A: No. Unfortunately, there is no planned release. We're going to have to be a bit more patient for this one.
Q: Is the new PSP a worthwhile purchase for those that have the old one?
A: I am thoroughly enjoying the new PSP's much lighter weight. Using the old system does feel archaic after spending so much time with the original. However, if you don't feel like your PSP system is too big or too heavy, then you'll save a good bit of money by not upgrading. Get the new system if you really want to take advantage of TV out. Otherwise, think to yourself: do you really want to spend $170 on another system that's simply just lighter?
Q: Is there anyway to make the screen full-screen when playing a game on a PSP with component cables?
A: There is currently no official solution. The homebrew scene is working on something to remedy that, but right now the PSP-2000 has no official way of displaying games in full-screen.
Q: How are software updates handled on import PSP systems?
A: Firmware updates will be region-specific. So, if you have a Japanese system, you'll install Japanese firmware on it. This will mean certain things will appear on the XMB not found in other territories, like PlayStation Spot. This won't do anything harmful to your system. It just means you'll have access to things that are unavailable or uncommon in your area.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-24-2007 @ 11:51AM
Eddie V. said...
Damn! no release date yet....oh well guess i'll wait....thanks for the answer though.
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11-24-2007 @ 2:18PM
pixelator said...
Andrew, all respect but how can you definitively say there will never be a Sony keyboard for the PSP? They've said no in the past, but they've also said no to a new or revised PSP all the way up to scant weeks before the PSP Slim debuted (as I predicted).
Will there EVER be a Q&A that isn't all or nearly all NEGATIVE in tone?
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11-24-2007 @ 2:31PM
Jay said...
It really winds me up that Sony hate the idea of keyboards for the PSP and PS3 so much.
Swallow your pride and put them out for christ's sake.
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11-24-2007 @ 2:44PM
Shinogu said...
PlayStation 3 supports any USB keyboard.
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11-24-2007 @ 5:12PM
Hashbrown_Hunter said...
There has been word going around that Square-Enix is going to release CC:FFVII stateside around March. I first saw this on the SameStop product page and then I heard it on this week's 1UP Yours podcast from Shane B.
So March seems like a good guess.
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11-24-2007 @ 5:12PM
TheGameWatcher said...
For you Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core enthusiasts pick up the latest edition of Game Informer. There is a preview of the game with a 2008 release. When in 2008 is still a mystery.
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11-24-2007 @ 8:27PM
Rhinestone said...
When I was in Gamestop a few days ago, the clerk was all happy because their system came up with a 3/25 release date for Crisis Core--
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=191285
But we know those dates aren't always accurate.
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11-25-2007 @ 7:02PM
Jimmy said...
i actually work at a gamestop in raleigh, nc and can confirm rhinestone's comment. We are officially taking pre-orders on the game. Usually when we don't know the release date for a game we put X/1 (X=guessed month). but since it shows 3/25, its a bit more definate...or so i think atleast.
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11-26-2007 @ 7:17AM
DelSource said...
Shinogu,
Yes, but even those built specially for the PS3 by third parties ignore things like the "Select", "Start" and "PSN" buttons.
Kinda fundamental to using your PS3, don't you think?
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11-27-2007 @ 9:55PM
Frangible said...
The problem with the PSP's USB vs. the PS3 is the PS3 has a USB host controller and the PSP does not. It is still possible but would require a proprietary driver / interface.
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